Ladbrokes provides paypal users with two options for gambling online, both an online casino, and one of the best online poker rooms available.
Ladbrokes Online Casino
Highlights
PayPal Gambling deposit/withdraw method
5 Ways to Play, Downloadable software, Instant Play Flash Casino, Live Dealer Casino (no download), Paddington Casino (brick and mortar), Mobile Casino (cell phone).
Multi Lingual Software available in 14 languages.
Summary
Ladbrokes Casino, like it's sister-company Ladbrokes Poker, is one of the largest online casinos on the Microgaming Network. Owned and operated by Ladbrokes Plc., one of the oldest and largest sports book companies in Europe, quality and integrity is unsurpassed. Ladbrokes Casino does not accept US players at this time, but PayPal gambling is an option, as PayPal remains a valid method of deposit/withdraw. Play for real money or just for fun by downloading the software or choosing the instant play flash version. Players may also join in the action from their mobile phone. Ladbrokes Casino is well known for their amazing customer support and supplies over 260 exciting online casino games to choose from.
Software
The online casino runs on the Microgaming Network, leading the way in the casino software industry. Graphics are good and gameplay is realistic, fast and smooth. By downloading the software, players gain access to all 260+ online casino games. The instant play Flash version offers 140+ of the most popular online casino games. The Mobile Casino provides 9 of the best online casino games at Ladbrokes. The software is upgraded regularly for enhanced performance and security, which does result in a little downtime.
Game Variety
Ladbrokes Casino is packed with an enormous variety of more than 260 exciting online casino games. These include popular favorites like Blackjack and European Roulette, Online Slots - Double Magic and Tomb Raider - Jacks or Better Video Poker, Progressive Jackpot Slots such as Fruit Fiesta, Major Millions and Treasure Nile, and Scratch Cards. Progressive Jackpots frequently range into the multi-millions.
Bonuses & Promotions
Ladbrokes Casino normally offers a welcome bonus of 100% matching up to $50, but promotions are frequently run, such as in June 2007, the bonus doubled to 100%-$100. New players who sign up a real money account and deposit between $5 - $100 are eligible for the bonus. Other great promotions include Slots Cash Splash, where players deposit $50, play the slot of the week Monday - Sunday, with a turnover of $100+ and receive $5 for each day played. Play all 7 days and the prize is doubled! Or try to get the biggest winning streak to earn your share of $500 in free chips awarded every week to the top 10 players with the longest winning streaks. Players can also enter to win great prizes, like a trip to Las Vegas.
Deposit Methods: PayPal, NETeller, Ukash, eNETS, Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard), Debit Cards (Delta, Maestro, Switch, Solo), Cashier Check, Money Order, Bankers Draft, Personal Check, Bank Wire Transfer (Sterling or non-Sterling), Western Union Quick Pay. Note that all checks/money orders may take up to 2-3 weeks for processing. Non-Sterling Bank Wires require a currency code (found on Ladbrokes Poker web site under Banking).
Withdraw Methods: PayPal, NETeller, return to Debit/Credit Card, offline withdraws, check by mail, Bacs (UK only), Chaps (UK only), international transfer, bank wire (standard or urgent) and Western Union.
Currencies Accepted: Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Danish Krona, Euros, Hong Kong Dollars, New Zealand Dollars, Norwegian Krone, Singapore Dollars, South African Rand, Swiss Francs, Swedish Krone and US Dollars.
Customer Support
Ladbrokes Casino is noted for their remarkable customer support service. Fast, friendly and professional, assistance may be obtained by phone or through email 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A list of email addresses are supplied to better serve customers, more quickly and efficiently. Several country specific toll-free numbers are available for convenient phone support. Check out the Self-Help Support on the Ladbrokes Casino web site to search for specific answers to common questions.
Financial Security
As a part of Ladbrokes, Plc., one of the oldest book makers in Europe, the financial stability of Ladbrokes Casino is impeccable. Based in Gibraltar, the highest security measures are taken to ensure absolute confidentiality of all members. The online casino software is payout reviewed by independent auditors to ensure fair gaming practices.
Ladbrokes Online Poker
Highlights
PayPal Gambling deposit/withdraw method
High Stakes Poker games easy to find
Microgaming Software is highly functional with good interface
Summary
Ladbrokes Poker is one of the most popular poker rooms on the Microgaming network. Players find plenty of high-stakes action and a lucrative welcome bonus of up to $500. The software is user friendly, available for download, or instant Flash Version play, enjoying daily freerolls and an excellent tournament schedule. Multi-table players will especially love the great mini-view feature. One of Europe's oldest bookmaker's, the financial security is as stable as they come. Ladbrokes Poker does not accept US players at this time, however, this online poker room does accept PayPal as a valid deposit/withdraw method.
Software
Ladbrokes is run on the Microgaming Network, a distinguished leader in the online poker software industry. The online poker room utilizes a customized version of the Microgaming software which is quite fast and runs smooth. Valuable lobby statistics provide viewed-flop percentage, hands per hour, player stacks and average pot size. A graphical hand replay option is most useful. During play, players may see their own viewed-flop percentage and win percentage, take player notes and other useful information. The lobby also keeps track of a player's rakes.
Players may join up to 8 tables at once while maintaining a smooth, fast gameplay. The mini-view tables are well above average compared to most online poker rooms. The graphics are pleasing to the eye, sleek and clean. Some downtime is to be expected as the software is updated regularly for heightened security and playability.
Game Variety
Ladbrokes Poker presents a good selection of online poker games. Texas Holdem, Omaha, Omaha Hi/Lo, Seven Card Stud, Five Card Stud and Five Card Draw. Fixed Limit, No Limit and Pot Limit games are available in short-handed, full-table and heads-up varieties. Fixed Limit stakes range to as high as $150/$300 with No Limit stakes ranging up to $200/$400. Micro-Limit stakes start as low as $0.02/$0.05.
Soft Competition
Players at Ladbrokes Poker can still find very loose competition among certain tables. Turbo games and short-handed tables with a maximum of 6 players tend to offer the juiciest competition with frivolous players ripe for the pickings. The average viewed-flop percentage at these online poker tables is 55%. Full games with a packed table of 10 players reveal much tighter play, averaging under 40% viewed-flop percentage.
Ring Game Traffic
Ladbrokes Poker attracts a fairly high rate of ring game traffic, averaging 3,600 at peak hours as of June, 2007. Ring game traffic is concentrated mostly on Texas Holdem, but Omaha and Seven Card Stud are quickly picking up pace at this online poker room.
Tournaments & Tournament Traffic
Poker tournaments at Ladbrokes attract a very high number of players, averaging 30,000 in tournament players at peak hours in June, 2007. Tournament Buy-ins start as low as $1 ranging up into the hundreds. Extremely loose competition can be found in re-buy tournaments, so keep your eyes open for them.
The largest regular prize pools are offered by the online poker room as $150,000 and $250,000 monthly tournaments. Daily qualifiers are run awarding entry to these tournaments with buy-ins starting as low as $5.50. Other qualifiers worth mentioning award entry to the European Poker Tour (EPT) and Monte Carlo Millions.
Bonuses & Promotions
The welcome bonus at Ladbrokes Poker offers new members a chance at $500 free. The amount of the bonus received depends on 2 factors - the amount of the player's initial deposit ($50 minimum) and the player points accumulated in 30 days. The amount of the bonus may not exceed the amount of the initial deposit. The player must accumulate 30x player points in relation to the deposit amount. Example: deposit $100, collect 3,000 points, receive $100 bonus - deposit $500, collect 15,000 points, receive $500 bonus. If a player does not manage to accumulate 100% of the points needed, they may still claim a 50% matching bonus if they accumulate 50% of the points needed.
Player Points are accumulated by playing certain game types at the online poker room. Player Point Promotions change monthly, so you'll need to visit the web site for complete details on how to earn player points each month. For example, in June 2007, player points are calculated by the rake taken at ring games (not tournaments). For every $1 raked in a fixed limit game, 25 player points are awarded. If a table of 5 players rakes a total of $1, it is divided by the 5 players ($0.20 each), which becomes 5 player points per player. Player Points may be used to enter special freerolls and to receive cash back rewards from Ladbrokes Poker. See the online poker web site for current promotions and complete details.
Other promotions include a free $50 for posting a Profile, Both Ends Sit'N'Gos and a $50 Refer-A-Friend bonus. The $50 Profile Promo is as follows: players must play at least 200 cash games before filling out a profile. Each week, the online poker room's Managers select their 10 favorite profiles, rewarding $50 in free chips to the winners. Both Ends Sit'N'Go Tournaments award 50% of the prize pool to both the winner and the first player knocked out of the tournament. Play your cards right (or wrong) and you could walk away with a very nice bankroll.
Rake & Tournament Fees
Ladbrokes Poker applies an industry standard rake of 5%, maxed at $1 to $3. The exact amount of a rake taken is determined by the limit and number of players at a table. Micro-limit games are subject to a reduced rake. The online poker room applies Tournament Fees which are generally 10% of the buy-in fee. (Example: $10+$1)
Deposit Methods: PayPal, NETeller, Ukash, eNETS, Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard), Debit Cards (Delta, Maestro, Switch, Solo), Cashier Check, Money Order, Bankers Draft, Personal Check, Bank Wire Transfer (Sterling or non-Sterling), Western Union Quick Pay. Note that all checks/money orders may take up to 2-3 weeks for processing. Non-Sterling Bank Wires require a currency code (found on Ladbrokes Poker web site under Banking).
Withdraw Methods: PayPal, NETeller, return to Debit/Credit Card, offline withdraws, check by mail, Bacs (UK only), Chaps (UK only), international transfer, bank wire (standard or urgent) and Western Union.
Currencies Accepted: Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Danish Krona, Euros, Hong Kong Dollars, New Zealand Dollars, Norwegian Krone, Singapore Dollars, South African Rand, Swiss Francs, Swedish Krone and US Dollars.
Customer Support
Ladbrokes Poker employs a knowledgeable, friendly staff of customer support representatives to assist their members. Support is available 24/7 via e-mail and telephone. E-mail response time is very good.
Financial Security
The online poker room carries a solid reputation for integrity. As a part of Ladbrokes, Plc., one of Europe's oldest book makers, there is no question of Ladbrokes Poker's financial well being.
